The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-03-31

At last meeting, AudIey Marshall read an
extract and the boys spoke to the question
Is a lie ever justihabie. The programme
for next meeting embraces an essay, a read.
ing. recitation, and the debate on the
question, Fence or No Fence The Priu,
cipal is always present to.giye the young
gentlemen advice in parliamentary rules
and to assist in arranging programme. A
gymnasium will be added Already two
| horizontal bars two rings suspended by
heavy ropes swing, peg rope, an inclin-
ed ladder, and some weights with pulleys
for lifting, have been constructed
a new way OF discovering whether a
man has been drinking whisky was unfold
! ed the other day. negro man went into
a field and began to inquire around about
something, when the colored man 10 whom
he was talking was suspicious that the visit
or had been drinking, but he was puzzled
to know how to find it ont So he hit upon
the deception Of slapping his hand suddenly
to his eye as II be had gotten something in
it. He called to The other darkey 10 come
and blow in his eye, which he did THAT
! viii do. said the negro ! just wanted to
see il yoar breath was tainted with whisky -
! Eggs for hatching. from high class Wy
andottes Inquire Of j PAIGE.
The Springer Brothers have just re-
eeiyed beautiful stock Of Spring goods,
figured musiins lawns. satips aud white
goods, etc, alsoa complete stock Of spring
shoes and millinery goods Suitngs and
cassimeres for mems and boys clothing.
/ Everybody delig' ted with tbs beautiful
good, who have seen them, Cali and ex-
anime
Mrs. j f. Anderson has just received
her spring stock of Millinery Goods, the
prettiesi she has ever had and bound to
please the ladies. Her stock is large and
complete aud Of the latest styles She is
going to sell them at such low figures as to
astonsh the natives. Now is the time to
get your spring millinery Mrs Anderson
can supply your every want. Read her adj
vertisement and call and see her
Have you read Three Decades of
Federal Legislation" by Hon S. (Sunsctj
Cox? Ifyou have not, You should procure
a copy and read it. You will be amply re-
paid Tor your trouble. Hon. Joseph L,
Brown writing Of this book uses these
words, "The Library of the Statesman,
the scholar, and the intelligent citizen is
incomplete without this work
Mr. James C. Sanges attended meet
ting of knights of Labor held at Ball
Ground, Cherokee county on last Saturday,
where he delivered an address to con
course Of 300 hundred people The Assem-
bly, gave handsome entertainment, sup
! plying all with bountiful supper
Mr. Robert H. Northcutt has purchased
the grocery store of Mr. j J. Norihcutt, Jr
and will keep first class stock of family
groceries, country produce &c. Mr.. North
cut is a young man Of good business quail
ticaiions. poli-e and accommodating, and
has the energy to succeed. Give him a
share Of your trade
A thief stole Il sack full Of chickens
from Mr.. 3 Il lesg's chicken house the
other night, ard also made an attempt to
steal Mrs Mullins buggy He was defeat
ed by the recovery Of both chickens aud bug
sy
Cobb Superior Court is IN session again
this week At the time we 20 to press,
Judge Brown had moi passed sentence on
those convicted He will probably do 50
the latter part of the week.
Married In Atlanta at the residence
Of Mrs 5, c, Bruce, by Rev W L Wooten-
Miss NJ. f. Bowie to Capt T. J. Dunn The
happy couple have our best wishes
A series of meetings will be commenc
ed next Sunday at the Baptist Church. The
cooperation Of all the christian people in
the community is requested
G. S TuMIN, Pastor
I Miss Alice Cannon, after some time
spent with the family Of Mrs Cleveland re-
tarned home to Philadelphia, Tenn, on We'd
nesday Of last woeh
Mr. Fred Banks, we learn, has bought
the vacant iot between Mrs Mullins residence
and Mr. Agricolas, paying Mrs Mullins
$500 for it,
Miss Katie Robertson, after a pleasant
visit to friends in Atlanta and Marietta, re
turned to her home near GAINESVILLE last
| Thursday leaving many sorrowing hearts,
The cold snap of last Tuesday morning
| brought rs ice. The freeze injured tn,
fruit and the garden plants Wheat and
oats suffered also.
The Marietta Light Infantry, eolored
have received twenty new breech loading
guns, Capt Fair having raised money
enough TO buy them
Mr. Richard H. Field returning from
Kansas City is stopping at Mr. George II
Camps
DR. F. Pickens Earle of Birmingham
Ala, spent few days in town with hi
mothers family this week.
The = 7 l. W Society had quite
pleasant meeting at the Baptist parsonag,
Friday evening.
The dance given to the young folks a
the residence OF Mr. and Mrs W, n. Grist
was highly enjoyed by all present
Nj Tom Read after a Trip through
Soath and North Carolina, in the interest o
the Marietta Paper Mill, has returned home
col Newt Trammell was in the cit,
Wednesday
Mrs James Conner died on Wednesda!
OF last week.
= Mr. Jas. + Bailey Of New York City
is visiting Mr. NJ Nj Sessions this week
Mr.. L. T. smith of Toledo o., yisitec
his uncle, Mr.. james Paige. this week